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This is the list of core concepts that will be assessed through this Utah Studies course. It doesn’t include every piece of information we will learn this semester, but it includes the most important information students should remember long term. Quizzes for each standard assess student’s level of mastery on the topic and can be retaken at any time. Click on the links below for study aids on that topic.

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Describe the three major geographic regions of Utah.

Explain how where Utah's Native Americans lived affected how they lived.

Explain causes and effects of Spanish Exploration.

Explain causes and effects of Trappers exploration of Utah.

Explain basic economic concepts including supply, demand, trade, and scarcity.

Explain causes and lasting effects of various groups’ migration to Utah.

Explain patterns in the settlement of Utah.

Explain both sides of multiple conflicts from the Utah Territory time period.

Explain how changes in transportation and communication changed Utah's economy.

Identify the appropriate roles of local, state, and federal governments.

Identify national/global events of the 20th century in context.